Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a 1991 pinball machine designed by Joe Kaminkow and Ed Cebula. It is based on the comic book characters of the same name, and was preceded by a related TV series and feature film. The game uses the action figures made by Playmates Toys as decoration for the table. A second Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball machine was released by Stern Pinball in June 2020.
1991 Data East version Gameplay This machine has the following features:
2 ramps 3 bumpers 3-ball multiball Spinning pizza and ramps
Reception In Japan, Game Machine listed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on their June 1, 1991 issue as being the second most-successful flipper unit of the year.
Play Meter found it to be an exciting game, with the music and artwork praised. The inconsistency of the players role in the plot was criticized.
2020 Stern version
Overview Stern created three versions; Pro, Premium and Limited Edition.
The Limited Edition model is limited to 500 units and features a numbered plaque, custom-themed backglass, cabinet artwork and art blades as well as a shaker motor and anti-reflection glass.
Reception Nudge Pinball found it to be a difficult but beautiful game with a deep gameplay.
References
External links Pinpedia entry for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1991 Data East version) (2020 Stern Pro version) (2020 Stern Premium version) (2020 Stern Limited Edition version)